Information 4 new innovative products to support people affected by dementia Too many people affected by dementia face barriers in their day-to-day lives. Start Voice Control, The Music Project, Smart Socks from Miltbotix, and eargym are four new products we are supporting to tackle common challenges at every stage of the dementia journey. 16 May 2022 9
Information A practical guide to designing products and services for people affected by dementia Our free guide, Dementia and co-creation, is for anyone designing innovative products and services to tackle the challenges that come with dementia. 13 May 2022 4
Research Improving hospital experiences for people affected by dementia If you are supporting a person with dementia in hospital and getting frustrated with things moving slowly, you are not alone. We look at some of the key challenges faced by people affected by dementia in hospitals as they move towards discharge, and what can be done about them. 01 March 2022 5
Research Jelly Drops 'water sweets' help to boost daily water intake Alzheimer’s Society has supported the development of Jelly Drops, award-winning bite-sized sweets designed to increase your water intake. Jelly Drops have been helping people with dementia with an easy and tasty way to support their hydration independently. 23 February 2022 194
News Calling all innovators - Alzheimer’s Society Accelerator Programme is returning!  Do you, or someone you know,  have an idea for a product or service that will change lives of people affected by dementia?  Now's your chance to partner with Alzheimer's Society. Read more
Research Daily routines using everyday objects to help improve quality of life for people living with dementia A new approach to dementia care, Material Citizenship, shows how everyday functional objects are important in supporting a person with dementia live the lives they want to live, their way. Dr Kellyn Lee explains what this means to dementia care. 15 July 2021 2
Real stories Creating a way to help a person with dementia be financially independent and secure Jayne Sibley in Southampton tells us how her parents’ dementia inspired a new debit card and phone app to help people safely manage their everyday spending. 01 June 2021 7
Research HUG by LAUGH: An innovative partnership with Alzheimer’s Society Alzheimer’s Society is working with HUG by LAUGH through its Accelerator Programme, helping to ensure HUG™ - a soft comforter designed to be cuddled - is commercially available and bringing it into the hands of the people who need it the most. Read more
Research Sibstar: An innovative partnership with Alzheimer's Society Alzheimer’s Society is working with Sibstar to develop and promote its new product - a highly secure, debit card and app designed to help families living with dementia to safely manage their daily spending. Read more
Real stories Network for support: Community Makers and online dementia groups Cherry Evans shares how the Community Makers network has helped her to continue supporting people affected by dementia since the first lockdown. 01 December 2020 0
Research Is technology the key to living independently? Linda Powell, a dedicated Research Network volunteer, shares her experience of visiting a Digital Health Innovation lab and discusses the potential impact of technology on people affected by dementia. 23 June 2020 0
Research 7 new developments in dementia research in 2019 Despite no new drugs for dementia in 15 years, we are seeing progress with different treatments and other breakthroughs. Here we celebrate just a few of this year's highlights in dementia research. 30 December 2019 46
